US Bridges

Md 335 over Wallace Creek

Good

Dorchester County, Maryland · 0.47 Mile South of Md 336 · Structure no. 100000090011010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 335 over Wallace Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 335 over Wallace Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 871 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,223 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMd 335
CrossesWallace Creek
Location0.47 Mile South of Md 336
RouteState Highway 335
Coordinates38.38987, -76.20271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2009)
Projected traffic1,223 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 335 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 335 over Wallace Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 335 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 335 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 335 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.